Senior Design Manager

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join our Qld, NT & NZ Construction team due to a strong pipeline of projects in Queensland. The Senior Design Manager will provide design leadership to the project team and be responsible for delivering on all project, commercial and time targets with respect to design and documentation deliverables.

This role will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop design strategies for the construction projects.
• Lead and manage project consultants to deliver all aspects of the project design within the construction projects, to ensure that high quality design documentation is issued on time, on budget as well as in compliance with the Project Brief.
• Lead the review of the project design for regulatory and building compliance.
• Lead and coordinate the submission of final documentation, as constructed drawings, authority approvals, warranties and guarantees at handover of a project.
• During project tender submissions, review design documentation and validate design status.

The incumbent in this role will require:

• Degree in a relevant discipline in Design / Construction Management / Engineering.
• Extensive experience in Design Management on large scale Managing Contractor or Design & Construct projects from tender through to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, construction methods, and building codes and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills to foster team alignment, cooperation and collaboration.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.